March 27, 2020

NASS Blasted Over Exotic Cars Despite Coronavirus

NASS Blasted Over Exotic Cars Despite Coronavirus

March 27, 2020 1:31 pm

Public backlash continues to trail the delivery of exotic cars to the House of Representatives amid fight against Coronavirus.

Several media reports have had it that the House of Representatives has started taking delivery of 400 Toyota Camry vehicles ordered by the green chamber.

The House on the 5th of February following an executive session resolved to opt for the foreign brand to the consternation of Nigerians who wanted them to buy a local brand like Innoson.

The Chairman of the House Service committee In charge of Welfare of the members, Wale Raji refused to pick calls placed to his …

Coronavirus Forcing Parents To Skip Kids’ Vaccinations

Coronavirus Forcing Parents To Skip Kids’ Vaccinations

March 27, 2020 1:31 pm

The novel coronavirus pandemic that has forced billions of people across the globe to stay home is making parents skip routine immunisations for their kids, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF warned Thursday.

The phenomenon is being aggravated by overburdened health services where medical workers are being diverted from giving vaccines to focus on the COVID-19 response.

Some governments might even have to postpone mass immunisation campaigns as a way of slowing the disease’s spread, UNICEF said.

The agency’s Executive Director Henrietta Fore said the requirement for people to stay home and observe social distancing was leading parents to …

Coronavirus - Edo Begins Fumigation Of State

Coronavirus: Edo Begins Fumigation Of State

March 27, 2020 1:23 pm

To check the spreading of the coronavirus disease, the Edo State Government has kicked off the fumigation of the entire state.

Deputy Governor of the state who us also the chairman of the technical committee set up to monitor the spread of the disease, Comrade Philip Shaibu, disclosed this Thursday evening.

He also stated that some hospitals were scared of accepting patients who presented themselves at such medical facilities.

“We discovered that our environment is very key. Environmental sanitation has started today across the state.

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“We have started fumigation …

Travellers Stranded At Rivers Border Cry For Help

Travellers Stranded At Rivers Border Cry For Help

March 27, 2020 12:17 pm

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at the Abia/Rivers State border located at Oyigbo, in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers State as a result of the closure ordered by to prevent the Coronavirus pandemic.

Reports coming from the Oyigbo border narrates that the security agencies were overwhelmed by the vehicular and human traffic witnessed as at 5 pm on Thursday contrary to the Governor’s directives that border closes by 6 pm same day but the overzealous security officials closed the departure and arrival gates as early as 5 pm.

Patrick Owhonda whose family members of the family told our …

“Where Is Buhari” Nigerians Mock President Buhari

“Where Is Buhari?” Nigerians Mock President Buhari

March 27, 2020 6:46 am

“Where is Buhari?” That’s the question on everyone’s lips.

In the wake of the speculations that the Nigerian president has been secretly flown to London for treatment amidst the coronavirus pandemic, dissatisfied Nigerians have asked their elected president to dispel the rumour by addressing them.

Read Also: Presidency Shares Photo Of Buhari “At Work”

Rather than address the citizens, the Nigerian President handle on Twitter (@NGRPresident), posted a photo of him sitting at his office and working with the caption:

The concocted audio message about President @MBuhari’s whereabouts should be totally disregarded. It is Fake News in its entirety.

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Nnamdi Kanu Reveals Where Abba Kyari Was Secretly Flown

Nnamdi Kanu Reveals Where Abba Kyari Was Secretly Flown

March 27, 2020 6:45 am

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has alleged that Abba Kyari has “scampered” to Cuba for Coronavirus treatment.

Kanu wondered why former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu and former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisah Metuh are in jail while Kyari, who, according to him, has looted the budgetary allocation to the Aso Rock Clinic since 2015.

There is a developing story that President Muhammadu Buhari and his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari had secretly left the shores of Nigeria seeking treatment for Coronavirus, otherwise called COVID-19 abroad.

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Govt Wants To Rearrest Me, Infect Me With Virus – Sowore

Govt Wants To Rearrest Me, Infect Me With Virus – Sowore

March 27, 2020 6:45 am
The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed the federal government is plotting to rearrest and infect him with coronavirus.

Sowore was initially arrested and detained in August last year over his #RevolutionNow Movement.

In a series of tweets on Thursday night, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 election, said he was a wanted man again, following a report he did on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, had contracted coronavirus.

Read Also: Wole Soyinka In Court For Sowore’s Trial

Sowore wrote:

“Following the revelation by SaharaReporters that the Chief of

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COVID-19 - South Africa Records First 2 Deaths, 1000 Cases

COVID-19: South Africa Records First 2 Deaths, 1000 Cases

March 27, 2020 6:45 am
South Africa on Thursday recorded its first two deaths from coronavirus.

The health minister, Zweli Mkhize made the announcement on Friday even as the country’s cases increased beyond 1000.

Mkhize confirmed that the two deaths occurred at different hospitals in Western Cape, South Africa.

“This morning, we wake South Africans up with sad news that we now have our first deaths resulting from Covid-19.

“The two deaths happened at the Western Cape. One at a private hospital and the other at a public hospital.

“We will give more details later

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Trump Reveals Details Of Talks With Chinese President

Trump Reveals Details Of Talks With Chinese President

March 27, 2020 6:32 am
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has called his Chinese counterpart, Xi Ji Ping to help as the US leads in Coronavirus casualties.

The US overtook China and Italy as the world’s worst-hit country by the COVID-19 disease on Thursday.

As at Thursday March 25, 2020, 13, 685 new cases were confirmed in the U.S puting the country at the top of the table with 81,896 cases.

Read Also: Trump Calls For Quick End To US Coronavirus Lockdown

Trump shared the details of his meeting with Xi on Twitter, saying, “Just finished a very good conversation

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Presidency Shares Photo Of Buhari “At Work”

Presidency Shares Photo Of Buhari “At Work”

March 27, 2020 6:32 am
The presidency Thursday night shared a photo of President Muhammadu Buhari “at work”.

Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, shared the image on Twitter.

He captioned it “President Buhari still at work”.

The post might not be unconnected to concerns about the president’s wellbeing.

 

It has triggered several reactions from Twitter users who are insisting that Buhari addresses the nation.

The Nigerian government claims Buhari is in good condition but critics disagree.

Read Also: Presidency Begins Fumigation Of Buhari’s Offices, Others

They argue that news that his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, tested positive 

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Coronavirus - China Imposes Entry Ban, Cancels All Visas

Coronavirus: China Imposes Entry Ban, Cancels All Visas

March 27, 2020 6:31 am
China’s Foreign Ministry announced Friday the temporary suspension of all entries into the country from Saturday.

The entry restriction came as the coronavirus pandemic hits over 540,000 people worldwide and the United States upstaged China  and Italy as the new epicentre of the virus.

” It is a temporary measure that China is compelled to take in light of the outbreak situation and the practices of other countries,” the foreign ministry said in a statement..

The  restriction  affects foreign nationals holding valid visas or residence permits.

However, it exempted entry with diplomatic service, courtesy or C visas.

Also exempted from …

Coronavirus Cases Cross 500,000 Milestone

Coronavirus Cases Cross 500,000 Milestone

March 27, 2020 6:30 am

Coronavirus cases worldwide crossed the  500,000 milestone  Friday, with  the United States of America  leading  with 85,612  cases, 1,307 deaths and 1,868 recoveries.

Statistics provided by worldometers, showed 536,434 coronavirus cases globally,  24,114 deaths and 124,395 recoveries.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) earlier in March declared the coronavirus a pandemic,  after renaming it as COVID-19.

The pandemic is now raging in 195 countries and  the ”Diamond Princess” cruise ship harboured in Yokohama, Japan.

Read Also: Coronavirus Could Become Seasonal – Top US Scientist

China, where the virus originated has been overtaken by the U.S. China now tails with   81,340 cases.  …

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